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The Commission for Women is partnering with Alice’s Kids, a local
non-profit organization focused on providing resources and assistance to
children in need, to host an essay contest in honor of Women’s History
Month.

Every year in March, the Nation celebrates the unique contribution of
women to our country’s growth and welfare. To commemorate March 2012’s
Women’s History Month, the Commission for Women and Alice’s Kids invite
high school seniors, from any public high school in Fairfax County, to
submit an essay on the woman – past or present, public or private – who
has served as the greatest inspiration in their lives. Essays will be
judged based on content, persuasiveness and, of course, communication
skill.

Cash awards will be granted to the top essayists ($1000 First Place;
$500 Second Place; 9 $100 Honorable Mentions). Essays will be collected
from November 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.

Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of
disability in all county programs services and activities. Reasonable
accommodations will be provided upon request. To request this information
in an alternate format, call 703-533-5400; TTY 703-222-9452.